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Filmmaking

25 articles from our instructors.

Filmmaking articles

Filmmaking · September 25, 2026

The Ultimate Guide to YouTube Clipping: Examples, Copyright Rules, Earnings, and Timelines

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Filmmaking · September 18, 2026

The Cost of Waiting Is Higher Than the Cost of Starting

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Filmmaking · September 14, 2026

Why Your First Film Should Be Two Minutes Long

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Filmmaking · September 3, 2026

Seven Myths About Film School That Keep People From Starting

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Filmmaking · August 28, 2026

You Do Not Need to Be Creative to Make Films. You Need to Be Curious.

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Filmmaking · August 10, 2026

512 Film Production Jobs Are Open in Charlotte Right Now. Here’s How to Actually Get One.

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Filmmaking · July 14, 2026

What Is Filming in Charlotte Right Now: A Practical Guide for Students and Educators

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Filmmaking · May 20, 2026

Storytelling: The Most Valuable Soft Skill in Modern Media

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Filmmaking · May 18, 2026

No Gear? No Problem.

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Filmmaking · May 11, 2026

Looking for Filmmakers, No degree Requiered!

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Filmmaking · May 7, 2026

The Chemistry of Film, or “Why Films Don’t Look Like They Did”

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Filmmaking · May 4, 2026

Film Assembly (editing): Instructions NOT included.

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Filmmaking · May 1, 2026

Short Films that Started Careers

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Filmmaking · March 24, 2026

No one will ask about your degree (on set)

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Filmmaking · January 21, 2026

The Practical Value of Filmmaking Skills

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Filmmaking · January 12, 2026

File Organization for Filmmakers

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Filmmaking · January 6, 2026

The Future of VFX: Goodbye Green Screen, Hello Virtual Production

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Filmmaking · December 29, 2025

Why AI can’t direct films

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Filmmaking · October 21, 2025

The Writer’s Room – Excerpt From Seth Godin

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Filmmaking · August 12, 2025

Navigating North Carolina’s Drone Laws for Filmmakers

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Filmmaking · August 5, 2025

From “Okay” to “Cinematic”: A Guide to Professional Color Grading

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Filmmaking · August 5, 2025

Final Four Tickets to the American Film Market

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Filmmaking · July 31, 2025

Calling all Filmmakers: An Invitation to the American Film Market

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Filmmaking · July 29, 2025

How Did They Get a Camera Up There? – Behind Filming”Free Solo”

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Filmmaking · July 25, 2025

Embracing Limitations: Budget-Friendly Production Hacks

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